Toboggan Run
by sportyman531
Why let the rarity of snow spoil the fun?
The carts were invented in 1850, when the inhabitants of what was then the village of Monte, wanted to travel quickly to Funchal below. Currently, they are one of the biggest tourist attractions of Madeira. The route is about 2 kilometers long and runs through the streets of the city. The vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 38 km/h and arrives at the bottom station in about 10 minutes. The carts are driven by men called Carreiros, dressed in white and wearing straw hats (boaters). They also use rubber-soled shoes that allow them to brake the carts.
The carts were invented in 1850, when the inhabitants of what was then the village of Monte, wanted to travel quickly to Funchal below. Currently, they are one of the biggest tourist attractions of Madeira. The route is about 2 kilometers long and runs through the streets of the city. The vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 38 km/h and arrives at the bottom station in about 10 minutes. The carts are driven by men called Carreiros, dressed in white and wearing straw hats (boaters). They also use rubber-soled shoes that allow them to brake the carts.
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Posted 02/06/2024 - 10:45
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I imagine there must have been a few minor accidents over the years.
Posted 02/06/2024 - 18:21
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davidrobinson wrote:
I imagine there must have been a few minor accidents over the years.
I imagine there must have been a few minor accidents over the years.
There must have been but they keep quiet about it!
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Posted 02/06/2024 - 18:22
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GIULIO57 wrote:
Nice "green motion".
Nice "green motion".
Thanks Giulio, much appreciated.
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